Planning

GMCA1401 Greater Manchester Rehabilitation Service

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

06 Feb 2026 at 14:47

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

28 Jan 2026 at 12:20

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

28 Jan 2026 at 11:20

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority is in the planning stage of procuring the GMCA1401 Greater Manchester Rehabilitation Service, scheduled to commence on 1st October 2027 and end by 31st March 2032, with the possibility of a further extension until 2035. The procurement process will be conducted under a prime commissioner model, aiming to engage a lead provider who will sub-commission from a skilled supply chain. This tender, identified under the service category, focuses on services related to criminal rehabilitation, probation, social services, and adult education within the region of Greater Manchester. An in-person networking and consultation event is scheduled for 23rd February 2026 at the venue in Manchester, following an online market engagement event on 4th February 2026. This forms part of a comprehensive consultation aimed at shaping the service delivery model. The initial future notice date for the tender is set for 29th June 2026.

This opportunity opens doors for businesses with expertise in delivering rehabilitation, probation services, and community-oriented support programs to collaborate with a diverse supply chain. Companies that are experienced in working with justice systems, providing social integration services, or offering non-clinical interventions for substance misuse can leverage their expertise in this procurement. The service model seeks to deliver a comprehensive support package, addressing areas such as housing, employment, and financial management, which allows interested businesses to contribute significantly to achieving long-term sustainable outcomes for service users. This procurement not only promises substantial business growth potential but also allows participating businesses to play a crucial role in supporting vulnerable communities in Greater Manchester.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GMCA1401 Greater Manchester Rehabilitation Service

Notice Description

We anticipate this service will be delivered through a prime commissioner model. It is anticipated that the prime will sub-commission services from a diverse, skilled supply chain connected to our local communities in order to deliver a sequenced comprehensive support package. The GM Rehabilitation Services will be part of the wider Whole System Approach to Diversion which aims to support people in contact with the justice system to be able to comply with any requirements, move away from an offending life style and successfully exit the system. GMCA is commissioning this service to support males and females aged 18 and over in prison and in the community to: * Deliver a support service to address the needs of those Service Users who will be on the probation caseload in Greater Manchester or based within Greater Manchester Prison establishments. Additionally, it will also support women who are at risk of entering the justice system and support may continue beyond contact with the probation service. * Achieve and maintain sustainable outcomes in relation to unmet need including housing, employment, financial management and wellbeing. * Build supportive relationships and social networks. This might include family relationships, friends, community groups and peer communities. * Connect to a range of community-based activities and resources that matter to Service Users. This will include employment, education, volunteering, or constructive leisure activities. * Support towards recovery from drug or alcohol use (non-clinical interventions) and gambling where relevant. The Lead Provider shall act as a single point of assessment that offers a comprehensive needs-led service that provides the right support offer, at the right time to address a wide range of interdependent unmet rehabilitative needs; and helps the Service User build the self-belief, hope, skills and abilities to sustain these in the long-term. The service will support those in prison, from the point of reception onwards, to help them make a successful transition to the community and will support those in the community to live lives free from crime, addictive behaviour and reduce harm. This will include a 'Community Links' support service that will use strengths-based and local community-focused delivery models to support social integration. It will offer practical and emotional support that will help Service Users to build and sustain relationships and/or new lifestyles in the community that provide hope and meaningful alternatives to criminal activity, drug and alcohol use, gambling and other addictive behaviour. In addition, specific sequenced support for Housing, Adult Skills and Employment Support, Finance, Benefit and Debt (FBD) and other unmet need will be provided by experts. The service should offer agile peer support from people who have experience of being in the criminal justice system and / or addictive behaviours. These aspects will be detailed further throughout the Specification / Contract Schedule and in related procurement documents.

Planning Information

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is undertaking an in person Networking and Consultation Event on Monday 23rd February 2026 in relation to the procurement of GMCA1401 - Greater Manchester Rehabilitation Services. Further details on this opportunity, including how to register for the in-person event, are set out below. Following the online Market Engagement event held on 4th February 2026, GMCA are inviting interested providers to a networking and consultation event to help shape and consult on a new model for future delivery of the Greater Manchester Rehabilitation Services. This consultation event is intended to be interactive, providing space for providers to collaborate, network and contribute to the design of the service. We would like providers to come and share their experiences on what will work to effectively through the delivery of integrated, sequenced support for people on probation. Please note that due to venue capacity, bookings are limited to 2 places per organisation. For further details and information on how to register, please go to https://www.trybooking.com/uk/FYQP

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0610ab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011023-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

75231200 - Services related to the detention or rehabilitation of criminals

75231240 - Probation services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Jun 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@manchesterfire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6EU
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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